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Corazon
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0 posted 2000-04-19 11:38 AM


and so
you look at me
with no smile
so I know you can't be joking
and say
you don't want
a woman like
me
anymore
and its all I can do to
not
laugh
that it took you this long to
to come to this realization
for I think
you never
wanted
me
not the real me
and so
I wonder what I did
this time
that didn't meet up
to the woman in your mind
that I am not
and have long since
quit trying to be
(except a few times
for appearance's
sake)
and I know a smile
here and now is inappropriate
so I duck away from
your dismissal of me
with one hidden
because I finally learned
that its ok
if you don't
like me
I
do


[This message has been edited by Corazon (edited 04-19-2000).]

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Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2000-04-19 11:41 AM


Corazon,
LOL, enjoyed the read.

Danny Holloway
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2 posted 2000-04-19 01:56 PM


The expression in this piece shows hurt and strength.  
Nice writing.

 A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives.


Corazon
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3 posted 2000-04-19 05:57 PM


thanks sy    
and danny yes....lots of hurt takes lots of strength to deal with it....am glad I have had enough so far, there have been times I didn't know if I could    



[This message has been edited by Corazon (edited 04-19-2000).]

Lost Dreamer
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4 posted 2000-04-19 07:03 PM


This is sad yet written so well, I love the ending, it showed so much strength of character.  
JamesMichael
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5 posted 2000-04-19 07:20 PM


Enjoyed reading this Corazon...I was rejected by a woman I have know for nine months just recently but it was like I already knew we were not a match and I knew it was going to happen but I didn't know exactly when..so when it did happen I was already prepared and perhaps relieved.  James
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6 posted 2000-04-19 07:30 PM


Too many times, having someone not like us causes us to dislike ourselves, too. Liking ourselves in spite of what others feel is much harder and much more important because, once we reach that level, they can not hurt us any more.

Love the writing....

netswan
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7 posted 2000-04-19 07:32 PM


Corazon -this is great! I love it.

Well, said!

netswan


Meadowmuse
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8 posted 2000-04-19 07:53 PM


Excellente'!


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9 posted 2000-04-19 09:34 PM


Corazon~
This is excellent writing, my lady.
~*Marge*~


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Martie
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10 posted 2000-04-19 10:22 PM


Strong poem and the last lines...perfect!!
Corazon
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11 posted 2000-04-20 09:41 AM


thanks all....and I will say thank you again for part of the ending is due to you....I have found myself and learned to like myself through my poetry....you guys and your kind responses encourage me to continue my quest  
The Celtic Sage
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12 posted 2000-04-20 07:00 PM


Brilliant ending, the way it should be.

TCS

David2
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13 posted 2000-04-20 08:52 PM


Fabulous! I loved it. Very well done.
     David2

Pepper
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14 posted 2000-04-21 08:51 AM


I think I'll ditto Bal , K., and add
Expressed with excellence ...

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15 posted 2000-04-21 11:07 AM


I like you, too. *S* (Even when I'm jealous of your great writing! *G*)
devina
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16 posted 2000-04-21 11:12 AM


Glad to see you coming to your senses...G* Those last lines kickes some major poetic butt!!! he he

And I not only LIKE you...I love ya girl...so THERE!!  


 Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...


Denise
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17 posted 2000-04-21 11:14 AM


This is great, Corazon and I especially love the ending!

Denise

Corazon
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18 posted 2000-04-24 12:30 PM


ok, I hate taking this back to page 1 when it is ready for bed....but had to give everyone great big hugs and say thank you....I love you too *s*
Tess
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19 posted 2000-04-24 12:35 PM


had to add my say...hmmm i always show up too late..when everyone is heading off to bed...but this gave me a smile..and a feling of sadness too..his loss!! and a great poem..our win  

 "Love is the only drug you can take that will convince you each time
that you've never had it before."
~author unknown~



sweetchild
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20 posted 2000-04-24 03:07 PM


Loved it! Great job!

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